Essential Nursery Management, Vol. 5

Susan Hay is an outstanding leader in the field of Early Childhood Education. The nursery chain she developed is perceived by the field to be offering outstanding services and her book is written in a way which really speaks to early years practitioners in training and to practitioners in key management roles. Margy Whalley, Director of the Pen Green Research, Development, Training and Leadership Centre This new, fully revised edition of Essential Nursery Management recognises the huge changes that have taken place in public policy and parental awareness which have inspired practitioners to strive for quality and sustainability in their child care provision. Written by a highly acclaimed expert in the field, this practical and accessible book addresses all the critical aspects of effective nursery management, from leadership skills and one-to-one skills, developing and monitoring the curriculum and staff training and appraisals, to astute financial management, marketing strategies and evaluating your nursery's service. Susan Hay takes a close look at the political and social context in which child care services are provided today and asks: What do parents expect? What do employers want for their workforces? What rights do children have? How can child care providers work together for the benefit of children and families? Supported by 'real-life' case-studies, examples of policies, procedures and rotas that can be adapted by the reader, and written with a non-prescriptive approach, this book will be invaluable to anyone wishing to fully engage with the demanding role of managing any early years settings, whether as part of studying at GNVQ or Foundation degree level or in day-to-day practice.Hay, Susan is the author of 'Essential Nursery Management, Vol. 5', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415430722 and ISBN 0415430720.